How to pronounce Leah?
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Pronunciation of Leah in originally NY state
In originally NY state, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as
The English name is pronounced as previously explained, L-EE-uh, ee like SEE.
but the Hebrew name is pronounced L-AY-uh,
AY like in WAY.
The final syllable is the same.
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
Other spelling(s):
Leia, Laya
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Pronunciation of Leah
Leah is primarily classified as a female first name and is pronounced as
l EE uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Delicate, Weary
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Pronunciation of Leah in Australia
In Australia, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The Australian pronunciation, specifically in Melbourne, Australia, is
Leah is my name.
you say it like lee-ahh,
or lee-uhh.
not lee.
some people think its lee, but it isn't.
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Pronunciation of Leah
Here is how Leah is pronounced
I am korean and my family pronounces it Lay-Uh
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Missoula, Montana, US, is
L ee - Uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
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Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
American English
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
The American pronunciation of Leah, specifically in San Antonio, Texas, US, is
L EH uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
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Pronunciation of Leah in Ontario
In Ontario, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as
l ee
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
"My middle name is Leah, and I have always pronounced it "Lee""
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Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
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Pronunciation of Leah
Here is how Leah is pronounced
lee-u
lee rhymes with see
u - as in 'up' without 'p'
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Chesterfield, Missouri, US, is
The pronunciation is lee-uh. It's not leia or lee or layla or whatever others may say.
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Pronunciation of Leah
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My name is Leah It is pronounced as in Hebrew Lay Ah.
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Pronunciation of Leah
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lay-uh
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Pronunciation of Leah in England
In England, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. It is pronounced as
Lee Uh
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
American
Other spelling(s):
Lia, Leia, Lea, Liah
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Pronunciation of Leah in Australia
In Australia, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The Australian pronunciation, specifically in Melbourne, Australia, is
l ee ah
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
ah sounds like the 'a' in car
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
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Pronunciation of Leah in Korea
In Korea, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. Click the play button to hear the Korean pronunciation
l ai uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
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Pronunciation of Leah in originally NY state
In originally NY state, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as
L AI uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
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Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
Other spelling(s):
Leia, Laya
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Pennsylvania, USA, is
L AY - uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
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Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew; Assyrian
Other spelling(s):
Leia, Laya, Léa, Леа
Meaning:
Weary, Tired; Ruler
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Pronunciation of Leah in England
In England, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The pronunciation of this name, specifically in London, England, is
l AI - uh
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
"Some people with this name use LEE-uh rather than LAI-uh."
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Type of Name:
First Name
Gender:
Female
Origin:
Old Testament
Other spelling(s):
Leia
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Pronunciation of Leah
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L AY-AH
l sounds like the 'l' in let
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Pronunciation of Leah in Belgium
In Belgium, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. The Belgian pronunciation, specifically in Belgium, is
l ee aa
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ee sounds like the 'ee' in see
aa sounds like the 'a' in car
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
Hebrew
Other spelling(s):
Lea, Léa
Meaning:
Lioness
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Pronunciation of Leah in United States/ Russia
The pronunciation of Leah is
LAY-ha
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Origin:
Hebrew , Jewish
Meaning:
To Be Weary
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Pronunciation of Leah
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l ai aa
l sounds like the 'l' in let
ai sounds like the 'ai' in pain
aa sounds like the 'a' in car
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in VA, USA, is
LEE-ah
"An Old English word that was used in compounds to form many modern English surnames. For example: Westley, Priestley, Bentley"
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
Old English
Other spelling(s):
Lee, Lea
Meaning:
Woodland Clearing, (later) Meadow
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Pronunciation of Leah in England
In England, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. It is pronounced as
Lee Uh
uh sounds like the 'u' in up
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
American
Other spelling(s):
Lia, Leia, Lea, Liah
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Pronunciation of Leah in Australia
The Australian pronunciation of Leah is
Lee
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Type of Name:
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Meaning:
The Meaning Of The Name Leah Is Different In Several Languages, Countries And Cultures And Has More Than One Possibly Same Or Different Meanings Available.
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Pronunciation of Leah in wales
The pronunciation of Leah is
lay ah
ah sounds like the 'a' in car
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Type of Name:
Leah Jones
Origin:
Welsh
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in Missoula, Montana, US, is
Lee Uh
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Pronunciation of Leah in Ontario
In Ontario, Leah is primarily classified as a female first name. It is pronounced as
Lee
"My middle name is Leah, and I have always pronounced it "Lee""
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Origin:
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Pronunciation of Leah
Here is how Leah is pronounced
Leya,laya
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Pronunciation of Leah
Here is how Leah is pronounced
Lay-uh
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Pronunciation of Leah in Belgium
In Belgium, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. The Belgian pronunciation, specifically in Belgium, is
LEE - A
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
Hebrew
Other spelling(s):
Lea, Léa
Meaning:
Lioness
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Pronunciation of Leah in United States/ Russia
The pronunciation of Leah is
LAY-ah
My name is Hebrew , given in my Jewish Heritage.
Meaning "To be weary "
It is pronounced LAY-ha or LAY-ah,
LEE-ah is acsually A English version originating from England and Brittian, Meaning "Meadow ".
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Meaning:
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Pronunciation of Leah
Here is how Leah is pronounced
Lay yeah
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Pronunciation of Leah
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l-AY-ah
(AY as the a in Kate, but without the y-sound at the end)
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Pronunciation of Leah in the US
In the US, Leah is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in VA, USA, is
Lee-ah
"An Old English word that was used in compounds to form many modern English surnames. For example: Westley, Priestley, Bentley"
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Type of Name:
First Name
Origin:
Old English
Other spelling(s):
Lee, Lea
Meaning:
Woodland Clearing, (later) Meadow
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Pronunciation of Leah in Australia
The Australian pronunciation of Leah is
Lee
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The Meaning Of The Name Leah Is Different In Several Languages, Countries And Cultures And Has More Than One Possibly Same Or Different Meanings Available.
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Pronunciation of Leah in wales
The pronunciation of Leah is
lay-ah
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Type of Name:
Leah Jones
Origin:
Welsh
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